Why is my Hundred Lifetimes Book different?

Ren Qingshan continuously poured the vast mortal energy into the hilt of the broken sword, and gradually felt a subtle connection. With a thought, he stored it in his dantian.

Amidst the swirling dust of the mortal world, the sword hilt floats and sinks.

It has a somewhat inexplicable artistic conception.

After a moment's thought, Ren Qingshan tried to separate a thought and put it into the hilt of the broken sword, but it was rejected.

After several unsuccessful attempts, I had no choice but to give up.

"She is... quite proud!"

"I recognize nothing but the mortal world's energy."

"However, this thing is incredibly powerful, and its origin is equally astonishing!"

"Simply by drawing away the mortal world's energy, that sense of annihilation can be used to my advantage!"

At this time.

Ren Qingshan saw that the ice around his body, seemingly due to the disappearance of the broken sword hilt, began to melt gradually, dripping and trickling like a stream.

Deep underground, a powerful force of energy is faintly emerging, with scorching subterranean fire about to erupt!

volcano?

Ren Qingshan's expression changed slightly, and a guess emerged in his mind—this broken sword seemed to have been suppressing the underground volcano and magma, and now that he had taken the broken sword, the earth fire immediately surged forth.

The rate at which permafrost and ice are melting is accelerating.

Accompanied by large plumes of water mist, Ren Qingshan quickly fled upwards. With a sweep of his divine sense, he saw the Ice Dragon Carp King emerge from nowhere and rush upwards at high speed.

Is this spirit fish... related to the hilt of this broken sword?

With that thought in mind, Ren Qingshan took the broken sword hilt out of his dantian and, as if fishing, lured the fish in.

The Ice Dragon Carp King's deep eyes gleamed faintly as it swam quickly, circling the hilt of the broken sword repeatedly with an unusually lively posture.

They weren't afraid of people anymore.

"You...come with me?"

Ren Qingshan released a divine thought.

The Ice Dragon Carp King seemed to understand, and after a slight hesitation, it nodded its head repeatedly.

The matter went so smoothly that Ren Qingshan could hardly believe it.

However, if it arose from the cause of annihilation, then that would be normal.

"Get bigger!"

"Take me out!"

Ren Qingshan attempted to control it.

It did not resist; it immediately transformed into a crystal-clear fish several meters long, leaped high, carried Ren Qingshan on its back, and meandered upwards.

……

Ground level and high altitude.

As Ren Qingshan rode the fish, he felt a mix of amusement and exasperation, yet also a surge of pride and confidence.

The joy of spiritual practice is one of these!

Even though this world is strictly hierarchical and its inhabitants are like cattle and horses, there are occasional mysterious and wondrous things, like finding a beautiful jade in a pile of rubble, which brings joy to people's hearts.

At this moment, the sun is high in the sky, and the snow and ice on the ground and the top of the snow-capped mountains are melting, forming turbulent torrents. The water is getting bigger and bigger, gradually becoming like a waterfall, cascading into the secluded valley.

"Your Excellency!"

"They actually subdued this demon!"

"And it even triggered a subterranean eruption?"

A divine thought came from behind him, and Ren Qingshan knew without turning around that it was Baili Rui.

Seeing the excitement, exhilaration, envy, and a hint of covetousness deep in his pupils, Ren Qingshan remained expressionless: "It was just a casual thing, nothing to mention."

Baili Rui took a deep breath and forced a smile.

Looking at the ice dragon carp king that Ren Qingshan was riding on, his eyes were filled with sourness.

The Baili clan has had a connection with this fish for over two hundred years.

The immortal sects have all sent people down to try and capture it, but none of them have succeeded.

Unexpectedly, today, it has fallen into the hands of Ren Qingshan.

Ok?

Oops!

What will happen to the Ice Dragon Carp that Ren Qingshan took away as tribute to the Immortal Sect every year?

The lord of the Jin family painstakingly plotted to become the guardian immortal master of Illusionary Light City, not because he liked the icy and snowy landscape, but because he was after this Ice Dragon Carp!

just now……

This is truly a case of cutting off the source of the problem and exhausting the resources!

However, the envoy before them was also an envoy of the Kim family.

In a short time.

Bai Lirui's mind was racing with thoughts, and he found it truly difficult to make a decision.

"Your Excellency, from now on, I fear there will be no more Ice Dragon Carp in Huan Guang County, and the Immortal Sect's offerings..."

He spoke softly, offering a gentle reminder.

This matter concerns the vital interests of the Baili family. In fact, the Baili family prospered because of this fish. Now that the fish is gone, not only will the Immortal Sect punish them, but the Jin family's guardian immortal master, who was sent here, will also find it difficult to explain. He will likely vent his anger on his own family.

Upon hearing this, Ren Qingshan was about to say something...

The Ice Dragon Carp King beneath him suddenly unleashed an extremely cold aura, shooting towards Baili Rui.

—You've been catching my fish offspring for two hundred years, but now I've finally met a wise ruler and am freed. Do you still want to catch them?

Baili Rui flashed with golden light and immediately dodged away, looking at the demon and the human with a furrowed brow.

Ren Qingshan confronted him.

"I will report this matter to my superiors. We are all on the same side. My master will weigh the matter and report to the Immortal Sect to exempt you from paying tribute to Huan Guang County."

"In this frigid land, as the subterranean fire erupts and the glaciers melt, spring may eventually come and flowers will bloom, and other spiritual creatures will naturally emerge."

"This is truly a blessing for your Baili family."

Ren Qingshan used his divine sense to communicate with the ice dragon carp and temporarily stopped its attack. Then, he arrogantly said to Baili Rui.

The Baili family is easy to talk to.

This Huanguang County and the Ice Dragon Carp are not his private property.

The treasures of heaven and earth belong to the virtuous!

Who has virtue?

Of course it's me!

Right now, my main concern should be whether I can save the Ice Dragon Carp.

I wonder if Jin Wujiu will covet it and take it away!

Hearing Ren Qingshan say this, Baili Rui was unwilling but still persisted, saying, "Your Excellency, could you stay in Huan Guang County a few more days? We can discuss and come up with a safe solution once the Jin family's guardian immortal master arrives?"

Ren Qingshan's eyes suddenly turned cold.

"Baili Rui, you should know your place!"

"Plotting to kill the guardian immortal master is a heinous crime deserving of imprisonment in the celestial prison!"

"I'm letting this go for now because you worked for the Jin family. But if you dare to cause any more trouble, I'll take you down. You'll see, will the Jin family protect you or me?"

Ren Qingshan felt a sense of righteous indignation at the fact that Jiang Youwei had been framed and murdered.

The hardships faced by independent cultivators are evident.

As a fellow rogue cultivator, I felt a sense of shared sorrow for the fate of my fellow practitioner.

Not pursuing the Baili family was already a calculated move.

Why would anyone be polite to him anymore?

Seeing Ren Qingshan's resolute attitude, Baili Rui smiled wryly and repeatedly said, "I dare not, Your Excellency, please proceed."

After Ren Qingshan left, he let out a long sigh.

This matter requires careful consideration.

……

Guarding the Immortal Master's Mansion.

Ren Qingshan, riding a fish atop him, spoke not in a tone of negotiation, but as a command: "The three of you, come with me. This matter has already been settled; we'll discuss it in detail on the way."

Can we tell them the real cause of Jiang Youwei's death?

Of course not.

Even if we were to say so, we would have to wait until the boy grows up; otherwise, we would be harming him.

The Jin family...

Before even seeing its full form, it was already one of the three behemoths, and even he himself was merely a pawn.

Compared to them, this orphan and widow are like withered leaves in the wind.

With every gesture, they turned into a pile of bones, losing their lives in vain.

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